Neurology

Neurology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. Neurologists do not perform surgery but work closely with neurosurgeons when operative care is needed.

Scope of Neurology

Common Conditions Managed by Neurologists

Stroke

Epilepsy/seizure disorders

Parkinson’s disease

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Headaches and migraines

Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease

Neuropathy

ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

Myasthenia gravis

Brain infections (e.g., meningitis, encephalitis)

Sleep disorders

Movement disorders (e.g., dystonia, tremor)